Chattogram Education Board Releases Revised Routine for Postponed HSC Exams

Published: 04 August 2026, 04:24 PM
(Updated: 04 August 2026, 04:29 PM)
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The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Chattogram has officially released the revised examination routine for the postponed Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) theory and practical examinations.

According to an official notification signed by the board's Controller of Examinations, Professor Parvez Sajjad Chowdhury, on Tuesday (August 4), the postponed written examinations will commence on August 20 and continue through September 9. Following the completion of the written assessments, all subject-based practical examinations will be conducted between September 9 and September 18.

Key Exam Schedule and Subject Timeline

The written examinations will officially kick off on August 20 with English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper. As per the published timetable:

  • August 20: English (Compulsory) 2nd Paper

  • August 22: Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

  • August 24: Physics 1st Paper, Accounting 1st Paper, and Logic 1st Paper

  • August 27: Physics 2nd Paper, Accounting 2nd Paper, and Logic 2nd Paper

  • August 29: Geography 1st Paper (Morning shift); Arabic 1st Paper and Pali 1st Paper (Afternoon shift)

  • August 31: Geography 2nd Paper (Morning shift); Arabic 2nd Paper and Pali 2nd Paper (Afternoon shift)

  • September 2: Chemistry 1st Paper, Islamic History & Culture 1st Paper, History 1st Paper, and Home Management & Family Life 1st Paper

Mandatory Instructions for Candidates

The education board authority instructed that all examinees must strictly take their seats in designated examination halls at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time of each exam. The board administration reserves full authority to alter or modify the schedule if required by emergency circumstances.

HSC examinations under the Chattogram Board had remained suspended since July 8 due to severe regional flooding and infrastructure disruptions, while examinations under all other general education boards across the country proceeded according to their previously announced schedules.